Elena & Colton
Elena & Colton
Travel
Important Travel Info for the UK!
As you plan your trip to the UK for our wedding, here's an important update for our U.S. guests:
Starting January 8, 2025, all U.S. citizens traveling to the UK will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before their trip. You can apply for your ETA beginning November 27, 2024, either through the UK government website or the UK ETA app. The application costs £10 and requires you to upload your passport, a recent photo of yourself, and answer some questions about your travel plans.
Your ETA will be valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first, and it allows multiple entries into the UK for stays of up to six months. Everyone traveling, including children and babies, must have their own ETA. You'll usually receive your ETA decision via email within three working days.
To ensure a smooth trip, apply early to avoid any delays. Make sure your passport is valid and has enough time left before it expires.
Accommodation
Rusacks St Andrews
Rusacks is an amazing hotel, sitting right on the 18th hole of the legendary Old Course. However, with a golf tournament starting Saturday the 11th, the hotel is fully booked for the weekend. But don’t worry! We’ve got discounted rooms for anyone who wants to arrive early or doesn’t mind checking out Saturday. No minimum stay required. Book by July 17th, 2025.
Seaton House
A beautiful new hotel opening in St Andrews February 2025. If you are interested in making a reservation here, you can do so online or check with reservations@seatonhouse.com for the best available rate.
Fairmont St Andrews - Scotland
To book your stay for our wedding, please contact the Fairmont St. Andrews reservations team directly using the details below:
Phone: 01334 837015
Email: standrews.scotland@fairmont.com
Promo code: Stein & Schmidt Offsite Wedding
When booking, make sure to mention the promo code to receive the special rate. You'll also need to specify the number of rooms and the dates you'd like to book.
The reservations team will provide you with the current rates at the time of your inquiry. Book by August 10th, 2025.
While this hotel is a little ways outside St Andrews, they have frequent shuttles to and from town.
Airbnb
There are several Airbnb and vacation rental options in the area! We recommend staying close to town unless you’re planning to rent a car, as rideshare services like Uber aren’t available in St Andrews just yet.
Other Hotels
There are also a number of other hotels in St Andrews that we recommend: